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MOF justifies SST on imported fruits, cites sufficient local alternatives
The Finance Ministry has defended its decision to impose a five percent Sales and Service Tax (SST) on imported fruits, arguing that Malaysia already produces sufficient local alternatives that remain exempt from the levy.
In an exclusive interview with Malaysiakini, Finance Ministry Treasury secretary-general Johan Mahmood Merican emphasised that whilst basic goods such as chicken, vegetables, rice, flour, bread, and cooking oil continue to enjoy zero-percent taxation, imported fruits are considered...
